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What Causes Pinching Sensation On The Left Side Of The Mouth?

I have a pinching sensation on my left side of mouth. I feel like I have sores but don t see anything. My left ear feels full. Also a sore throat. Sometimes it hurts to eat/drink. I do have a mild oral lichen plants in my mouth confirmed @ last years dental appt. Even the roof of my mouth seems affected. I have had maybe 2-3 canker sores when a child, I m in my 50 s now. Anything u can tell me?
posted on Tue, 6 Mar 2018
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Hello,

As per your query, you have problem of pinching sensation on the left side of the mouth which seems to be due to viral infection and could be due to temporary weakness or paralysis of the muscles in one side of the face.

Need not to worry. I would suggest you to consult neurologist for proper diagnosis and rule out condition like trigeminal neuropathy.

The doctor may conduct various tests to confirm the diagnosis. The doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant or anti-inflammatory medications. Start doing physical therapy of facial muscles, massage or light muscle exercise. Take diet rich in Vitamin B12.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Pinching Sensation On The Left Side Of The Mouth?

Hello, As per your query, you have problem of pinching sensation on the left side of the mouth which seems to be due to viral infection and could be due to temporary weakness or paralysis of the muscles in one side of the face. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to consult neurologist for proper diagnosis and rule out condition like trigeminal neuropathy. The doctor may conduct various tests to confirm the diagnosis. The doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant or anti-inflammatory medications. Start doing physical therapy of facial muscles, massage or light muscle exercise. Take diet rich in Vitamin B12. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Harry Maheshwari